Letter From Pendleton Hall Measles and Bombing Horror
A serviceman recovering from measles recounts a German air raid on a hospital group. He describes the bombardment near his hut, the deafening explosions, shrapnel, and rescues, condemning the attackers as fiends. He notes renewed bombing later and expresses resolve to transfer to a front line unit. He ends urging hope in Allied leadership and American troops.
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England
Bomba
Jeny
Scuittt
Mick
Germany
France
Gen. Foch
Fuel Administrator Urges Immediate Coal Buying Now
Rube Oglesby of the State Fuel Administration met Lexington officials and Western Coal & Mining Co. reps, seeking a plan to run a coal train without cutting output. He warned Lexington residents to stockpile winter coal, noting the 17th zone is 5 million tons short and urging conservation. Mayor Louis Minor urged daily bell ringing at noon and a one minute silent pledge to support the war effort. A string of local notices follows, listing births, visits, and travels of area residents.
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Rube Oglesby
State Fuel Administration
Lexington
Western Coal & Mining Co
Fuel Administration
Oglesby
Conmue
Hopkins
Louis Minor
R. L. Cowan
Louis Minor, JR
Mrs Taubman and guests visit Kansas City
Mrs John Taubman went to Kansas City Wednesday for a few days visit. Mrs Edward Aull and son Edward Jr also went to Kansas City for a short visit. Miss Mary Claudia Willson returned Tuesday from a brief stay in Kansas City.
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Olivia Bartells
Edwin
Odessa
Pearl Hicklin
Lee Rice
Kansas City
Mr. Rice
J. L. Rice
James Winn
Peyton Tabb
Do‘ver
W. R. Miller
Warrensburg
S. P. Cully
Elizabeth Leuhrman
Mary Wilson
Se‘dalia
Anna Warren
Higginsville
Lee Anna Gardiner
Liberty
Carrie Smith
Oscar Barnes
S. W. Williams
Clinton
J. M. Owen
Hodge
Jennie Mautino
S. H. Catron
John Taubman
Edward Aull
Edward, Jr
Kansas
Mary Claudia Willson
Letter from Wald About a Dance and Censor Concerns
A playful long letter describes a promised dance and the sender's hope to impress. The writer mentions a measles delay and rotten luck, warns the censor will “have a fit,” and sends warm regards to family including Tile, Grandpa, and others.
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Tile
Grandpa
Sam C Major replies to attack over war policy
A political letter challenges Hamlin on 1916 war measures including embargo on arms and munitions and armed neutrality. It accuses Hamlin of wavering, supporting German aims, and failing to uphold American rights on the high seas. The author cites votes, argues for Major’s pro American stance, and urges strong support for anti Kaiser policies.
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Mr. Hamlin
Bali
Rpentgin
Hentier
Age Davies
McLémomre
Mak@x
Shackie
Tord
Hamlin
Flood
Almahcher
Booker
Borland
Dickinson
Lloyd and Russell
Miss
McLemore
Hiss
Wilson
Voleon
Gemacniy
Nee
Davies
Thas
Congress
Hameslin
Count von Bernstorff
Hina Kin
Haemilin
Missouri
Germany
Mac. Beaty
Prairie Church Sunday Preaching Service
Prairie Church announces preaching service on Sunday afternoon at 3 20 oclock with community members invited to attend.
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Prairie Church
the Prairie Church
Arrival notices from Dr Aull and Doe Thompson
Dr John Aull reports his safe arrival over aces in a brief message. A second note from Doe Thompson confirms his safe arrival over sbes, also shared as a concise update.
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John Aull
Aces
Yas Beam
Doe Thompson
Porthian Sisters Host Evening Visit in Lexington
Teceram Social and The Porthian Sisters invite attendance at a Sunday evening gathering at the N. EB corner of cal lWwendiemth and South streets. Shyith Teeerean and others announce events for 3Oc with Dr ment Mie. Thox and five children of Power Mo. in attendance. Mrs. Le Tock and her mother Mrs Kate Bishop are noted attendees.
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Porthian
Jan
N. EB
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pendleton Hall
Herman Kroenecke
Concordia
C. H. Schroeder
Vera May Campbell
New York
Washington
D. C
Atlantic Seaboard
T. J. Tucker
Sedan
Tucker
Carrie Glasscock
Florence M. Ferguson
Wm. Aull
Charles Guenther
Wyoming
Chile
Laning-Harris
Old Carter
Wellington, Mo
Lafayette Co
Plenity
Wellington
W.fp. Kerdolif
Westington
Sam C. Major
Conagr
C. B. Kingery
PET Senson
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